Danish Treaty Signature
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Denmark alongside Foreign Minister Uffe Ellemann-Jensen.
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1992 in Denmark
Explore 30 historical events and records for Denmark in 1992.
Historical records for Denmark in 1992
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February
Maastricht Economic Signature
Signs the economic and monetary commitments contained in the Treaty on European Union as Denmark's Minister for Economic Affairs.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Denmark alongside Economic Affairs Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Denmark as Minister for Economic Affairs.
March
Constitutional Review of Maastricht Treaty
The Justice Ministry completes a constitutional review of Denmark's accession to the Maastricht Treaty and the transfer of powers involved.
May
Economic Referendum Campaign
Explains the economic and monetary provisions of the Maastricht settlement during Denmark's referendum campaign.
Foreign Policy Referendum Campaign
Argues that Denmark should approve the Maastricht Treaty and remain fully engaged in European cooperation.
Maastricht Economic Ratification Debate
Supports parliamentary approval of the treaty's economic and monetary provisions before the first Danish referendum.
Maastricht Ratification Debate
Defends the government's foreign-policy case for ratifying the Maastricht Treaty during the parliamentary approval process.
Maastricht Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for approval of the Maastricht Treaty before Denmark's first referendum on the agreement.
Parliamentary Approval of Maastricht Treaty
Heads the government as the Folketing approves the Maastricht Treaty by 125 votes to 25 before the required referendum.
June
Foreign Policy Response to Referendum
Faces the diplomatic consequences of Denmark's rejection while the other member states continue their ratification processes.
Maastricht Referendum Rejection
Acknowledges the Danish electorate's rejection of the Maastricht Treaty, with 50.7 percent voting against ratification.
Lisbon European Council
Represents Denmark as Community leaders discuss the ratification crisis created by the Danish referendum result.
Post-Referendum European Negotiations
Works with other Community governments as Denmark seeks a politically acceptable route toward treaty ratification.
October
Birmingham European Council
Represents Denmark as European leaders address public confidence, subsidiarity and the continuing Maastricht ratification problem.
Danish EMU Reservation Proposal
Supports the Danish demand for a special arrangement concerning participation in the third stage of economic and monetary union.
Danish Opt-Out Negotiating Mandate
Uses Denmark in Europe as the negotiating basis for securing special arrangements from the other member states.
Denmark in Europe
The government submits Denmark in Europe, identifying defence, monetary union, citizenship and justice issues requiring special arrangements.
Justice and Home Affairs Safeguard Proposal
Supports constitutional safeguards for Danish participation in future justice and home-affairs cooperation under the Maastricht framework.
November
Maastricht Economic Portfolio
Assumes responsibility for Denmark's economic policy during the negotiations seeking a Maastricht solution after Anders Fogh Rasmussen leaves government.
December
Edinburgh European Council
Represents Denmark as the European Council considers special arrangements intended to resolve the Danish Maastricht ratification problem.
Treaty of Maastricht
Takes Denmark's position to the Edinburgh European Council as the Twelve seek to rescue the ratification process.
Danish Treaty Opt-Out Settlement
Negotiates the settlement applying special arrangements to Denmark in defence, monetary union, citizenship and justice cooperation.
Defence Opt-Out
The Edinburgh settlement gives Denmark a special position concerning the defence dimension of European Union cooperation.
Economic and Monetary Union Opt-Out
Supports the arrangement allowing Denmark not to participate in the third stage of economic and monetary union.
Edinburgh Agreement
Secures a European Council decision addressing Denmark's concerns while leaving the Maastricht Treaty text unchanged.
European Citizenship Clarification
The Edinburgh settlement clarifies that Union citizenship does not replace Danish nationality, addressing a central Danish concern.
Justice and Home Affairs Arrangement
The Edinburgh settlement confirms constitutional safeguards for Denmark regarding future transfers of sovereignty in justice and home affairs.
Treaty of Maastricht
Works on Denmark's response to the Danish settlement as the Edinburgh European Council concludes.
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